Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- gentle
- witty
- warm
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics generally found it a charming, gently winning romantic drama carried by strong central performances, though some considered its premise and script overly familiar.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Fred and Harriet's relationship grows while they attempt to bring salmon fishing to a Yemeni desert.
Patricia Maxwell promotes the sheikh's fishing scheme as a government goodwill story.
The central undertaking requires dams, water management, and imported salmon in a fish-hostile desert.
The British fisheries expert, government officials, and Yemeni sheikh cooperate around fly fishing.
Films like Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, and why
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
shared gentle romantic comedy, fish-out-of-water premise, and charming central performances
The Hundred-Foot Journey
shared warm British romantic drama, cross-cultural setting, and optimistic emotional tone
The Holiday
shared restrained romance, workplace obstacles, and feel-good ensemble comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Lasse Hallström
- Release Date
- 2012-03-09
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (974)
Cast
- Ewan McGregor
- Emily Blunt
- Kristin Scott Thomas
- Rachael Stirling
- Amr Waked
- Catherine Steadman
- Tom Mison
- Tom Beard
- Jill Baker
- Conleth Hill
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen about?
- An eccentric Yemeni fishing scheme draws a skeptical British scientist into romance, political publicity, and an improbable act of collective faith.
- What is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.
- What did critics think of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
- Critics generally found it a charming, gently winning romantic drama carried by strong central performances, though some considered its premise and script overly familiar.
- Which films are like Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
- Films with a similar feel include The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, and The Holiday.
- How long is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
- Salmon Fishing in the Yemen runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
- In United States, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
